to dramatically reduce new HIV infection in children and to keep young women HIV-free. The sudden arrival of Covid-19 has compounded these setbacks and could dramatically reverse all of our gains to date.
Even before Covid-19, children lagged behind in the global AIDS response. Today, only half of children with HIV have access to the treatment they need to survive and thrive. Without treatment, half of them will die before their second birthdays.lower viral load suppression compared to adults, making them vulnerable to severe illnesses. As we tackle Covid-19, there are clear lessons to be gleaned from the HIV response.
stood up, not just for her own children, but all children infected with and affected by HIV globally, helping to drive understanding that